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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.98, 847.46 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.98, 847.46 and 304.18 is: 457.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.98 : 847.46 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.98/847.46 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.98x = 847.46 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.98x = 257,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,774.62/563.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.07

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