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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 846.67 and 217.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 846.67 and 217.75 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 846.67 = 217.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/846.67 = 217.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 846.67 × 217.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 184,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,362.39/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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