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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.95, 786.48 and 333.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.95, 786.48 and 333.87 is: 460.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.95 : 786.48 = 333.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.95/786.48 = 333.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.95x = 786.48 × 333.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.95x = 262,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,578.98/569.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.71

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