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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 764.51 and 333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 764.51 and 333.07 is: 459.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 764.51 = 333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/764.51 = 333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 764.51 × 333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 254,631.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,631.77/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.57

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