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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.71, 782.01 and 330.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.71, 782.01 and 330.64 is: 456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.71 : 782.01 = 330.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.71/782.01 = 330.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.71x = 782.01 × 330.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.71x = 258,563.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,563.79/566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.25

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