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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 780.93 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 780.93 and 333.18 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 780.93 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/780.93 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 780.93 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 260,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,190.26/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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