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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.42, 830.77 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.42, 830.77 and 438.25 is: 657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.42 : 830.77 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.42/830.77 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.42x = 830.77 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.42x = 364,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,084.95/553.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.88

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