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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 782.16 and 333.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 782.16 and 333.75 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 782.16 = 333.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/782.16 = 333.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 782.16 × 333.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 261,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,045.90/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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