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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 854.34 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 854.34 and 204.30 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 854.34 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/854.34 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 854.34 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 174,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,541.66/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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