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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 854.62 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 854.62 and 204.54 is: 306.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 854.62 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/854.62 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 854.62 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 174,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,803.97/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.81

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