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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 785.56 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 785.56 and 333.24 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 785.56 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/785.56 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 785.56 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 261,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,777.22/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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