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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 845.01 and 304.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 845.01 and 304.17 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 845.01 = 304.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/845.01 = 304.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 845.01 × 304.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 257,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,026.69/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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