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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 785.52 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 785.52 and 333.20 is: 459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 785.52 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/785.52 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 785.52 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 261,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,735.26/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.92

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