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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.59, 763.66 and 332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.59, 763.66 and 332.48 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.59 : 763.66 = 332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.59/763.66 = 332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.59x = 763.66 × 332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.59x = 253,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,901.68/553.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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