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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564, 845.91 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564, 845.91 and 333 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564 : 845.91 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564/845.91 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564x = 845.91 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564x = 281,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,688.03/564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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