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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 854.52 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 854.52 and 204.33 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 854.52 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/854.52 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 854.52 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 174,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,604.07/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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