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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 831.23 and 322.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 831.23 and 322.92 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 831.23 = 322.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/831.23 = 322.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 831.23 × 322.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 268,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,420.39/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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