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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 764.73 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 764.73 and 333.15 is: 459.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 764.73 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/764.73 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 764.73 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 254,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,769.80/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.73

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