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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.83, 830.39 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.83, 830.39 and 310.47 is: 465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.83 : 830.39 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.83/830.39 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.83x = 830.39 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.83x = 257,809.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,809.63/553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.50

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