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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.63 and 204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.63 and 204.65 is: 306.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.63 = 204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.63 = 204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.63 × 204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 174,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,895.76/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.99

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