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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.66, 782.04 and 333.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.66, 782.04 and 333.74 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.66 : 782.04 = 333.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.66/782.04 = 333.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.66x = 782.04 × 333.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.66x = 260,998.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,998.03/566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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