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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.48, 785.94 and 333.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.48, 785.94 and 333.50 is: 460.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.48 : 785.94 = 333.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.48/785.94 = 333.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.48x = 785.94 × 333.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.48x = 262,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,110.99/569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.26

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