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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 765.14 and 333.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 765.14 and 333.48 is: 460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 765.14 = 333.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/765.14 = 333.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 765.14 × 333.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 255,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,157.22/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.22

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