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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.49, 846.98 and 217.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.49, 846.98 and 217.93 is: 326.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.49 : 846.98 = 217.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.49/846.98 = 217.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.49x = 846.98 × 217.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.49x = 184,582.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,582.35/564.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.99

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