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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 854.61 and 204.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 854.61 and 204.55 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 854.61 = 204.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/854.61 = 204.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 854.61 × 204.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 174,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,810.48/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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