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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.16, 781.41 and 330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.16, 781.41 and 330.14 is: 455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.16 : 781.41 = 330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.16/781.41 = 330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.16x = 781.41 × 330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.16x = 257,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,970.79/566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.65

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