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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.89, 856.45 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.89, 856.45 and 205.67 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.89 : 856.45 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.89/856.45 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.89x = 856.45 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.89x = 176,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,146.07/570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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