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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.39, 785.47 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.39, 785.47 and 333.18 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.39 : 785.47 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.39/785.47 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.39x = 785.47 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.39x = 261,701.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,701.23/569.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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