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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.45, 846.10 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.45, 846.10 and 217.70 is: 326.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.45 : 846.10 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.45/846.10 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.45x = 846.10 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.45x = 184,195.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,195.97/564.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.33

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