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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.75, 782.12 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.75, 782.12 and 333.88 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.75 : 782.12 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.75/782.12 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.75x = 782.12 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.75x = 261,134.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,134.23/566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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