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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 829.59 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 829.59 and 309.88 is: 463.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 829.59 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/829.59 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 829.59 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 257,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,073.35/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.99

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