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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 854.74 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 854.74 and 204.46 is: 306.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 854.74 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/854.74 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 854.74 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 174,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,760.14/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.79

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