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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 830.22 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 830.22 and 279.45 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 830.22 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/830.22 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 830.22 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 232,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,004.98/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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