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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.97, 846.86 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.97, 846.86 and 301.62 is: 452.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.97 : 846.86 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.97/846.86 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.97x = 846.86 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.97x = 255,429.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,429.91/564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.12

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