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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.64, 847.19 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.64, 847.19 and 199.46 is: 299.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.64 : 847.19 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.64/847.19 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.64x = 847.19 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.64x = 168,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,983.13/564.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.28

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