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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.39, 781.75 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.39, 781.75 and 333.65 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.39 : 781.75 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.39/781.75 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.39x = 781.75 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.39x = 260,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833.26/566.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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