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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 764.90 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 764.90 and 333.28 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 764.90 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/764.90 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 764.90 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 254,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,925.87/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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