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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 786.13 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 786.13 and 333.78 is: 460.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 786.13 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/786.13 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 786.13 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 262,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,394.47/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.43

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