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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554, 832.90 and 508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554, 832.90 and 508.46 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554 : 832.90 = 508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554/832.90 = 508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554x = 832.90 × 508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554x = 423,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,496.33/554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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