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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.87, 782.46 and 330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.87, 782.46 and 330.89 is: 456.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.87 : 782.46 = 330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.87/782.46 = 330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.87x = 782.46 × 330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.87x = 258,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,904.28/566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.73

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