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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.29, 785.58 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.29, 785.58 and 333.21 is: 459.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.29 : 785.58 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.29/785.58 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.29x = 785.58 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.29x = 261,761.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,761.01/569.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.80

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