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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.81, 854.43 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.81, 854.43 and 204.45 is: 306.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.81 : 854.43 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.81/854.43 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.81x = 854.43 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.81x = 174,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,688.21/569.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.58

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