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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 854.82 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 854.82 and 204.70 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 854.82 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/854.82 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 854.82 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 174,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,977.38/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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