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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 785.39 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 785.39 and 333.27 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 785.39 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/785.39 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 785.39 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 261,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,746.93/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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