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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.87, 786.42 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.87, 786.42 and 333.98 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.87 : 786.42 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.87/786.42 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.87x = 786.42 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.87x = 262,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,648.55/569.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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