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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.07, 829.63 and 438.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.07, 829.63 and 438.75 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.07 : 829.63 = 438.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.07/829.63 = 438.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.07x = 829.63 × 438.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.07x = 363,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,999.07/554.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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