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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.13, 785.51 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.13, 785.51 and 333.13 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.13 : 785.51 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.13/785.51 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.13x = 785.51 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.13x = 261,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,676.95/569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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