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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.07, 854.39 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.07, 854.39 and 204.45 is: 306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.07 : 854.39 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.07/854.39 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.07x = 854.39 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.07x = 174,680.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,680.04/570.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.42

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