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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.94, 785.12 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.94, 785.12 and 333.05 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.94 : 785.12 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.94/785.12 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.94x = 785.12 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.94x = 261,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,481.12/568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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