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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.67 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.67 and 217.74 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.67 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.67 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.67 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 184,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,353.93/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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