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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.03, 846.32 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.03, 846.32 and 198.99 is: 298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.03 : 846.32 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.03/846.32 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.03x = 846.32 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.03x = 168,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,412.89/564.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.59

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