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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 830.70 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 830.70 and 322.80 is: 484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 830.70 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/830.70 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 830.70 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 268,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,149.96/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.04

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