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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.51, 781.64 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.51, 781.64 and 330.39 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.51 : 781.64 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.51/781.64 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.51x = 781.64 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.51x = 258,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,244.39/566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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