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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.49, 854.39 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.49, 854.39 and 204.27 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.49 : 854.39 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.49/854.39 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.49x = 854.39 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.49x = 174,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,526.25/569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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