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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 781.62 and 333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 781.62 and 333.56 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 781.62 = 333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/781.62 = 333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 781.62 × 333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 260,717.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,717.17/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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