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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.78, 847.38 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.78, 847.38 and 199.62 is: 299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.78 : 847.38 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.78/847.38 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.78x = 847.38 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.78x = 169,154.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,154.00/564.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.50

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