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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.76, 854.78 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.76, 854.78 and 204.59 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.76 : 854.78 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.76/854.78 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.76x = 854.78 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.76x = 174,874.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,874.14/569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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