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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.17, 846.50 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.17, 846.50 and 303.86 is: 455.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.17 : 846.50 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.17/846.50 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.17x = 846.50 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.17x = 257,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,218.09/564.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.93

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