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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.74, 786.15 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.74, 786.15 and 333.70 is: 460.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.74 : 786.15 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.74/786.15 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.74x = 786.15 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.74x = 262,338.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,338.26/569.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.45

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