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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.51, 846.72 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.51, 846.72 and 199.38 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.51 : 846.72 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.51/846.72 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.51x = 846.72 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.51x = 168,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,819.03/564.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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