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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 854.58 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 854.58 and 204.54 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 854.58 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/854.58 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 854.58 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 174,795.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,795.79/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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