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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.94, 847.50 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.94, 847.50 and 305.02 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.94 : 847.50 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.94/847.50 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.94x = 847.50 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.94x = 258,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,504.45/564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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