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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 765.69 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 765.69 and 333.69 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 765.69 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/765.69 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 765.69 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 255,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,503.10/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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