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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 781.86 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 781.86 and 333.80 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 781.86 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/781.86 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 781.86 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 260,984.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,984.87/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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