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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 854.66 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 854.66 and 204.74 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 854.66 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/854.66 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 854.66 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 174,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,983.09/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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