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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.65, 846.63 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.65, 846.63 and 333.80 is: 500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.65 : 846.63 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.65/846.63 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.65x = 846.63 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.65x = 282,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,600.86/564.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.49

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