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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.97, 764.51 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.97, 764.51 and 332.94 is: 459.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.97 : 764.51 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.97/764.51 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.97x = 764.51 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.97x = 254,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,537.16/553.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.48

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