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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 854.77 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 854.77 and 204.61 is: 306.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 854.77 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/854.77 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 854.77 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 174,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,894.49/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.93

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