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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.97, 783.99 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.97, 783.99 and 450.33 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.97 : 783.99 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.97/783.99 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.97x = 783.99 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.97x = 353,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,054.22/566.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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