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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.45, 765.14 and 330.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.45, 765.14 and 330.35 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.45 : 765.14 = 330.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.45/765.14 = 330.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.45x = 765.14 × 330.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.45x = 252,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,758.52/554.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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