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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.73, 846.42 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.73, 846.42 and 304.36 is: 456.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.73 : 846.42 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.73/846.42 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.73x = 846.42 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.73x = 257,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,616.39/564.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.18

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