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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.63, 786.20 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.63, 786.20 and 333.63 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.63 : 786.20 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.63/786.20 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.63x = 786.20 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.63x = 262,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,298.24/569.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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