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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.46, 781.74 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.46, 781.74 and 333.59 is: 460.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.46 : 781.74 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.46/781.74 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.46x = 781.74 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.46x = 260,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,776.74/566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.36

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