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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570.97, 856.29 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570.97, 856.29 and 205.69 is: 308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570.97 : 856.29 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570.97/856.29 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570.97x = 856.29 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570.97x = 176,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,130.29/570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.48

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