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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.94, 854.64 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.94, 854.64 and 204.72 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.94 : 854.64 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.94/854.64 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.94x = 854.64 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.94x = 174,961.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,961.90/569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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