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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.40, 846.10 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.40, 846.10 and 304.54 is: 456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.40 : 846.10 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.40/846.10 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.40x = 846.10 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.40x = 257,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,671.29/564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.54

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