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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 786.42 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 786.42 and 333.83 is: 460.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 786.42 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/786.42 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 786.42 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 262,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,526.66/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.67

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