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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.79, 845.48 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.79, 845.48 and 216.94 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.79 : 845.48 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.79/845.48 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.79x = 845.48 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.79x = 183,420.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,420.40/563.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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