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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 781.89 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 781.89 and 333.78 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 781.89 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/781.89 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 781.89 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 260,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,979.24/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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