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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.05, 830.65 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.05, 830.65 and 294.09 is: 440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.05 : 830.65 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.05/830.65 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.05x = 830.65 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.05x = 244,285.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,285.86/554.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.91

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