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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.48, 855.78 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.48, 855.78 and 205.30 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.48 : 855.78 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.48/855.78 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.48x = 855.78 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.48x = 175,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,691.63/570.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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