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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.70, 854.43 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.70, 854.43 and 204.51 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.70 : 854.43 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.70/854.43 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.70x = 854.43 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.70x = 174,739.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,739.48/569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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