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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 764.96 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 764.96 and 333.32 is: 459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 764.96 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/764.96 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 764.96 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 254,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,976.47/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.85

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