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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 781.28 and 330.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 781.28 and 330.19 is: 455.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 781.28 = 330.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/781.28 = 330.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 781.28 × 330.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 257,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,965.29/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.62

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