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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.69, 854.65 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.69, 854.65 and 204.47 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.69 : 854.65 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.69/854.65 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.69x = 854.65 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.69x = 174,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,745.50/569.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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