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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.41, 846.31 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.41, 846.31 and 217.43 is: 326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.41 : 846.31 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.41/846.31 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.41x = 846.31 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.41x = 184,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,013.18/564.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.03

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