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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.78, 854.48 and 204.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.78, 854.48 and 204.47 is: 306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.78 : 854.48 = 204.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.78/854.48 = 204.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.78x = 854.48 × 204.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.78x = 174,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,714.50/569.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.64

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