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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 854.46 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 854.46 and 204.68 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 854.46 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/854.46 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 854.46 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 174,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,886.60/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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