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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.07, 781.12 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.07, 781.12 and 330.04 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.07 : 781.12 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.07/781.12 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.07x = 781.12 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.07x = 257,800.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,800.84/566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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