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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.64, 786.26 and 333.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.64, 786.26 and 333.64 is: 460.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.64 : 786.26 = 333.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.64/786.26 = 333.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.64x = 786.26 × 333.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.64x = 262,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,327.79/569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.52

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