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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.06, 781.26 and 333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.06, 781.26 and 333.23 is: 459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.06 : 781.26 = 333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.06/781.26 = 333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.06x = 781.26 × 333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.06x = 260,339.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,339.27/566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.91

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