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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.25 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.25 and 204.49 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.25 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.25 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.25 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 174,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,685.58/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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