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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.06, 831.42 and 310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.06, 831.42 and 310.65 is: 466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.06 : 831.42 = 310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.06/831.42 = 310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.06x = 831.42 × 310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.06x = 258,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,280.62/554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.16

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