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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.77 and 194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.77 and 194.43 is: 291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.77 = 194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.77 = 194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.77 × 194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 164,640.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,640.79/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.62

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