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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.46, 765 and 333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.46, 765 and 333.30 is: 459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.46 : 765 = 333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.46/765 = 333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.46x = 765 × 333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.46x = 254,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,974.50/554.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.86

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