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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 846.98 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 846.98 and 217.90 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 846.98 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/846.98 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 846.98 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 184,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,556.94/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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