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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.04, 831.66 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.04, 831.66 and 323.18 is: 485.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.04 : 831.66 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.04/831.66 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.04x = 831.66 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.04x = 268,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,775.88/554.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.12

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