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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.49, 781.63 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.49, 781.63 and 330.36 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.49 : 781.63 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.49/781.63 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.49x = 781.63 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.49x = 258,219.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,219.29/566.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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