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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 830.70 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 830.70 and 310.36 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 830.70 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/830.70 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 830.70 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 257,816.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,816.05/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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