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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 781.92 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 781.92 and 333.78 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 781.92 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/781.92 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 781.92 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 260,989.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,989.26/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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