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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.43, 830.16 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.43, 830.16 and 443.24 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.43 : 830.16 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.43/830.16 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.43x = 830.16 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.43x = 367,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,955.97/553.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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