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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.71, 847.40 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.71, 847.40 and 333.79 is: 500.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.71 : 847.40 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.71/847.40 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.71x = 847.40 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.71x = 282,849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,849.86/564.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.88

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