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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.47, 781.79 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.47, 781.79 and 330.42 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.47 : 781.79 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.47/781.79 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.47x = 781.79 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.47x = 258,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,319.05/566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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