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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 830.12 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 830.12 and 307.25 is: 460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 830.12 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/830.12 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 830.12 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 255,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,055.56/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.44

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