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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 854.48 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 854.48 and 204.60 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 854.48 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/854.48 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 854.48 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 174,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,826.61/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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