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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 764.56 and 332.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 764.56 and 332.94 is: 459.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 764.56 = 332.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/764.56 = 332.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 764.56 × 332.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 254,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,550.38/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.45

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