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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.22, 781.20 and 330.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.22, 781.20 and 330.12 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.22 : 781.20 = 330.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.22/781.20 = 330.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.22x = 781.20 × 330.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.22x = 257,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,889.74/566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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