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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.28, 785.78 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.28, 785.78 and 333.28 is: 460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.28 : 785.78 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.28/785.78 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.28x = 785.78 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.28x = 261,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,884.76/569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.03

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