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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.96, 786.72 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.96, 786.72 and 333.96 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.96 : 786.72 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.96/786.72 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.96x = 786.72 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.96x = 262,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,733.01/569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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