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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.86, 854.76 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.86, 854.76 and 204.64 is: 306.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.86 : 854.76 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.86/854.76 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.86x = 854.76 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.86x = 174,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,918.09/569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.95

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