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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 785.75 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 785.75 and 333.28 is: 459.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 785.75 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/785.75 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 785.75 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 261,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,873.63/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.93

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