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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.93, 781.01 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.93, 781.01 and 333.19 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.93 : 781.01 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.93/781.01 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.93x = 781.01 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.93x = 260,224.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,224.72/565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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