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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.24, 785.40 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.24, 785.40 and 333.08 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.24 : 785.40 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.24/785.40 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.24x = 785.40 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.24x = 261,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,601.03/569.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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