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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.41, 830.72 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.41, 830.72 and 467.80 is: 702.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.41 : 830.72 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.41/830.72 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.41x = 830.72 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.41x = 388,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,614.06/553.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.22

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