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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.75, 846.45 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.75, 846.45 and 304.20 is: 455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.75 : 846.45 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.75/846.45 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.75x = 846.45 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.75x = 257,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,490.09/564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.94

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