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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.92, 780.84 and 333.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.92, 780.84 and 333.12 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.92 : 780.84 = 333.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.92/780.84 = 333.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.92x = 780.84 × 333.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.92x = 260,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,113.42/565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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