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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.63, 846.78 and 199.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.63, 846.78 and 199.34 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.63 : 846.78 = 199.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.63/846.78 = 199.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.63x = 846.78 × 199.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.63x = 168,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,793.50/564.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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