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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 765.68 and 333.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 765.68 and 333.63 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 765.68 = 333.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/765.68 = 333.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 765.68 × 333.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 255,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,450.82/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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