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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.97, 854.79 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.97, 854.79 and 204.71 is: 307.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.97 : 854.79 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.97/854.79 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.97x = 854.79 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.97x = 174,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,979.79/569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.00

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