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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 764.64 and 332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 764.64 and 332.91 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 764.64 = 332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/764.64 = 332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 764.64 × 332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 254,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,556.30/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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