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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 786.47 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 786.47 and 333.78 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 786.47 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/786.47 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 786.47 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 262,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,506.29/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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