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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 854.30 and 204.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 854.30 and 204.31 is: 306.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 854.30 = 204.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/854.30 = 204.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 854.30 × 204.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 174,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,542.03/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.46

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