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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.88 and 204.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.88 and 204.58 is: 306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.88 = 204.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.88 = 204.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.88 × 204.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 174,891.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,891.35/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.89

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