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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.27, 846.47 and 198.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.27, 846.47 and 198.98 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.27 : 846.47 = 198.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.27/846.47 = 198.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.27x = 846.47 × 198.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.27x = 168,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,432.97/564.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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