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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.84, 854.78 and 204.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.84, 854.78 and 204.53 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.84 : 854.78 = 204.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.84/854.78 = 204.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.84x = 854.78 × 204.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.84x = 174,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,822.86/569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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