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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.77, 782.19 and 330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.77, 782.19 and 330.70 is: 456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.77 : 782.19 = 330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.77/782.19 = 330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.77x = 782.19 × 330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.77x = 258,670.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,670.23/566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.40

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