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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.89, 782.28 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.89, 782.28 and 334 is: 460.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.89 : 782.28 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.89/782.28 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.89x = 782.28 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.89x = 261,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,281.52/566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.90

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