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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.67, 790.17 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.67, 790.17 and 333.30 is: 459.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.67 : 790.17 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.67/790.17 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.67x = 790.17 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.67x = 263,362.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,362.80/572.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.89

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