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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.87, 830.06 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.87, 830.06 and 307.07 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.87 : 830.06 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.87/830.06 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.87x = 830.06 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.87x = 254,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,881.99/553.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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