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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 764.53 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 764.53 and 333.17 is: 459.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 764.53 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/764.53 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 764.53 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 254,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,718.46/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.70

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