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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.67, 847.46 and 304.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.67, 847.46 and 304.97 is: 457.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.67 : 847.46 = 304.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.67/847.46 = 304.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.67x = 847.46 × 304.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.67x = 258,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,446.40/564.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.69

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