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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 764.75 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 764.75 and 333.16 is: 459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 764.75 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/764.75 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 764.75 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 254,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,784.11/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.66

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