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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.95, 846.07 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.95, 846.07 and 333.29 is: 499.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.95 : 846.07 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.95/846.07 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.95x = 846.07 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.95x = 281,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,986.67/564.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.14

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