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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 854.82 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 854.82 and 204.60 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 854.82 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/854.82 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 854.82 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 174,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,896.17/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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