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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.31, 764.99 and 333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.31, 764.99 and 333.27 is: 459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.31 : 764.99 = 333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.31/764.99 = 333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.31x = 764.99 × 333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.31x = 254,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,948.22/554.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.94

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