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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 847.49 and 199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 847.49 and 199.78 is: 299.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 847.49 = 199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/847.49 = 199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 847.49 × 199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 169,311.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,311.55/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.69

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