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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.82, 786.08 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.82, 786.08 and 333.77 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.82 : 786.08 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.82/786.08 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.82x = 786.08 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.82x = 262,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,369.92/569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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