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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.09, 847.68 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.09, 847.68 and 304.28 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.09 : 847.68 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.09/847.68 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.09x = 847.68 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.09x = 257,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,932.07/564.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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