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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.59, 786.02 and 333.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.59, 786.02 and 333.51 is: 460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.59 : 786.02 = 333.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.59/786.02 = 333.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.59x = 786.02 × 333.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.59x = 262,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,139.93/569.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.23

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