Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.01, 780.98 and 333
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 566.01, 780.98 and 333 is: 459.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
566.01 : 780.98 = 333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
566.01/780.98 = 333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
566.01x = 780.98 × 333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
566.01x = 260,064.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,064.68/566.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459.47
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