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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.11, 781.09 and 333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.11, 781.09 and 333.19 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.11 : 781.09 = 333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.11/781.09 = 333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.11x = 781.09 × 333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.11x = 260,251.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,251.38/566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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