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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.47, 830.81 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.47, 830.81 and 279.48 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.47 : 830.81 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.47/830.81 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.47x = 830.81 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.47x = 232,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,193.38/553.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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