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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.52, 781.41 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.52, 781.41 and 333.64 is: 460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.52 : 781.41 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.52/781.41 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.52x = 781.41 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.52x = 260,709.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,709.63/566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.19

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