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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 785.45 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 785.45 and 333.15 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 785.45 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/785.45 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 785.45 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 261,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,671.00/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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