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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.10, 781.02 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.10, 781.02 and 333.30 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.10 : 781.02 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.10/781.02 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.10x = 781.02 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.10x = 260,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,313.97/566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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