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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.56, 846.84 and 304.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.56, 846.84 and 304.78 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.56 : 846.84 = 304.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.56/846.84 = 304.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.56x = 846.84 × 304.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.56x = 258,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,095.66/564.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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