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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.19, 829.79 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.19, 829.79 and 309.72 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.19 : 829.79 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.19/829.79 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.19x = 829.79 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.19x = 257,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,003.33/553.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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