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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.48, 763.80 and 332.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.48, 763.80 and 332.62 is: 459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.48 : 763.80 = 332.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.48/763.80 = 332.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.48x = 763.80 × 332.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.48x = 254,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,055.16/553.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.01

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