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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.14, 829.98 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.14, 829.98 and 309.78 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.14 : 829.98 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.14/829.98 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.14x = 829.98 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.14x = 257,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,111.20/553.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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