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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.53, 763.83 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.53, 763.83 and 329.46 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.53 : 763.83 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.53/763.83 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.53x = 763.83 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.53x = 251,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,651.43/553.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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