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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 765.81 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 765.81 and 333.95 is: 460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 765.81 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/765.81 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 765.81 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 255,740.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,740.58/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.89

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