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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.57, 846.06 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.57, 846.06 and 333.51 is: 499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.57 : 846.06 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.57/846.06 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.57x = 846.06 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.57x = 282,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,169.47/564.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.80

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