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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.90, 781.06 and 333.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.90, 781.06 and 333.10 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.90 : 781.06 = 333.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.90/781.06 = 333.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.90x = 781.06 × 333.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.90x = 260,171.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,171.09/565.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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