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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.94, 781 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.94, 781 and 333.06 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.94 : 781 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.94/781 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.94x = 781 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.94x = 260,119.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,119.86/565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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