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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 846.48 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 846.48 and 304.20 is: 456.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 846.48 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/846.48 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 846.48 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 257,499.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,499.22/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.56

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