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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.86, 830.96 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.86, 830.96 and 322.71 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.86 : 830.96 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.86/830.96 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.86x = 830.96 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.86x = 268,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,157.49/553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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