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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.98, 776.67 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.98, 776.67 and 330.06 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.98 : 776.67 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.98/776.67 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.98x = 776.67 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.98x = 256,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,347.70/562.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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