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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.49, 781.52 and 330.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.49, 781.52 and 330.42 is: 455.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.49 : 781.52 = 330.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.49/781.52 = 330.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.49x = 781.52 × 330.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.49x = 258,228.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,228.19/566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.84

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