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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 847.25 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 847.25 and 304.37 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 847.25 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/847.25 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 847.25 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 257,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,871.72/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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