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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 764.81 and 333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 764.81 and 333.18 is: 459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 764.81 = 333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/764.81 = 333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 764.81 × 333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 254,819.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,819.40/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.78

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