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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.06, 854.98 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.06, 854.98 and 204.73 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.06 : 854.98 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.06/854.98 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.06x = 854.98 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.06x = 175,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,037.98/570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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