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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.54, 845.28 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.54, 845.28 and 333.06 is: 498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.54 : 845.28 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.54/845.28 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.54x = 845.28 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.54x = 281,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,528.96/564.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.69

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