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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.60, 846.17 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.60, 846.17 and 217.59 is: 326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.60 : 846.17 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.60/846.17 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.60x = 846.17 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.60x = 184,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,122.44/564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.11

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