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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.45, 781.68 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.45, 781.68 and 333.58 is: 460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.45 : 781.68 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.45/781.68 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.45x = 781.68 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.45x = 260,752.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,752.81/566.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.33

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