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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 829.98 and 425.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 829.98 and 425.16 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 829.98 = 425.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/829.98 = 425.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 829.98 × 425.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 352,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,874.30/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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