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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 781.75 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 781.75 and 330.55 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 781.75 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/781.75 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 781.75 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 258,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,401.90/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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