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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.91, 854.34 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.91, 854.34 and 204.63 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.91 : 854.34 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.91/854.34 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.91x = 854.34 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.91x = 174,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,823.59/569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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