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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 765.47 and 330.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 765.47 and 330.78 is: 456.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 765.47 = 330.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/765.47 = 330.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 765.47 × 330.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 253,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,200.51/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.28

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