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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.10, 830.26 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.10, 830.26 and 322.24 is: 483.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.10 : 830.26 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.10/830.26 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.10x = 830.26 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.10x = 267,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,542.98/553.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.72

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