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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.94, 829.15 and 309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.94, 829.15 and 309.72 is: 463.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.94 : 829.15 = 309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.94/829.15 = 309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.94x = 829.15 × 309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.94x = 256,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,804.34/553.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.60

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