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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.75, 847.26 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.75, 847.26 and 304.75 is: 457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.75 : 847.26 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.75/847.26 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.75x = 847.26 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.75x = 258,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,197.92/564.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.19

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