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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.46 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.46 and 333.80 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.46 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.46 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.46 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 255,510.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,510.55/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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