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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.08, 829.34 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.08, 829.34 and 322.04 is: 482.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.08 : 829.34 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.08/829.34 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.08x = 829.34 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.08x = 267,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,080.65/553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.90

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