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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.66, 846.87 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.66, 846.87 and 217.98 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.66 : 846.87 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.66/846.87 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.66x = 846.87 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.66x = 184,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,600.72/564.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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