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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.82, 782.19 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.82, 782.19 and 330.75 is: 456.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.82 : 782.19 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.82/782.19 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.82x = 782.19 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.82x = 258,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,709.34/566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.42

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