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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.73, 782.01 and 330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.73, 782.01 and 330.66 is: 456.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.73 : 782.01 = 330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.73/782.01 = 330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.73x = 782.01 × 330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.73x = 258,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,579.43/566.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.27

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