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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.17, 781.24 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.17, 781.24 and 330.09 is: 455.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.17 : 781.24 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.17/781.24 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.17x = 781.24 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.17x = 257,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,879.51/566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.48

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