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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 764.62 and 333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 764.62 and 333.08 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 764.62 = 333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/764.62 = 333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 764.62 × 333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 254,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,680.71/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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