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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 764.82 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 764.82 and 330.22 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 764.82 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/764.82 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 764.82 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 252,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,558.86/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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