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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.08, 854.62 and 204.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.08, 854.62 and 204.82 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.08 : 854.62 = 204.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.08/854.62 = 204.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.08x = 854.62 × 204.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.08x = 175,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,040.62/570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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