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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.68, 781.96 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.68, 781.96 and 330.61 is: 456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.68 : 781.96 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.68/781.96 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.68x = 781.96 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.68x = 258,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,523.80/566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.21

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