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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 854.61 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 854.61 and 204.36 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 854.61 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/854.61 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 854.61 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 174,648.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,648.10/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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