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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 830.37 and 310.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 830.37 and 310.74 is: 465.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 830.37 = 310.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/830.37 = 310.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 830.37 × 310.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 258,029.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,029.17/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.72

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