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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570, 854.82 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570, 854.82 and 204.84 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570 : 854.82 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570/854.82 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570x = 854.82 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570x = 175,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,101.33/570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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