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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.88, 786.45 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.88, 786.45 and 333.78 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.88 : 786.45 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.88/786.45 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.88x = 786.45 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.88x = 262,501.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,501.28/569.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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