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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 785.90 and 333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 785.90 and 333.57 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 785.90 = 333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/785.90 = 333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 785.90 × 333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 262,151.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,151.00/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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