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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.98, 831.39 and 310.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.98, 831.39 and 310.71 is: 466.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.98 : 831.39 = 310.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.98/831.39 = 310.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.98x = 831.39 × 310.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.98x = 258,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,321.19/553.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.30

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