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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.03, 831.03 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.03, 831.03 and 446.49 is: 669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.03 : 831.03 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.03/831.03 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.03x = 831.03 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.03x = 371,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,046.58/554.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.73

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