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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 847.77 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 847.77 and 304.96 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 847.77 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/847.77 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 847.77 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 258,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,534.41/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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