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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.58, 786.12 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.58, 786.12 and 333.51 is: 460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.58 : 786.12 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.58/786.12 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.58x = 786.12 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.58x = 262,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,178.88/569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.30

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