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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 764.69 and 333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 764.69 and 333.03 is: 459.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 764.69 = 333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/764.69 = 333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 764.69 × 333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 254,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,663.49/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.61

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