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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.95, 831.23 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.95, 831.23 and 307.17 is: 460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.95 : 831.23 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.95/831.23 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.95x = 831.23 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.95x = 255,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,328.92/553.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.92

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