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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.62 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.62 and 333.13 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.62 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.62 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.62 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 254,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,717.86/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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