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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.72, 854.67 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.72, 854.67 and 204.54 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.72 : 854.67 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.72/854.67 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.72x = 854.67 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.72x = 174,814.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,814.20/569.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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