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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 854.69 and 204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 854.69 and 204.68 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 854.69 = 204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/854.69 = 204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 854.69 × 204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 174,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,939.06/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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