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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.79, 765.62 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.79, 765.62 and 333.71 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.79 : 765.62 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.79/765.62 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.79x = 765.62 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.79x = 255,495.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,495.05/554.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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