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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.09, 764.58 and 317.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.09, 764.58 and 317.99 is: 438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.09 : 764.58 = 317.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.09/764.58 = 317.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.09x = 764.58 × 317.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.09x = 243,124.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,124.97/554.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.79

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