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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 764.85 and 333.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 764.85 and 333.16 is: 459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 764.85 = 333.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/764.85 = 333.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 764.85 × 333.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 254,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,817.43/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.64

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