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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.31, 846.62 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.31, 846.62 and 199.12 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.31 : 846.62 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.31/846.62 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.31x = 846.62 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.31x = 168,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578.97/564.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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