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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.59, 854.49 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.59, 854.49 and 204.43 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.59 : 854.49 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.59/854.49 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.59x = 854.49 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.59x = 174,683.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,683.39/569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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