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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 765.66 and 333.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 765.66 and 333.73 is: 460.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 765.66 = 333.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/765.66 = 333.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 765.66 × 333.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 255,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,527.14/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.59

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