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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.86, 781.14 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.86, 781.14 and 333 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.86 : 781.14 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.86/781.14 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.86x = 781.14 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.86x = 260,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,119.62/565.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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