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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.15, 845.54 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.15, 845.54 and 304.45 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.15 : 845.54 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.15/845.54 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.15x = 845.54 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.15x = 257,424.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,424.65/564.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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