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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 830.34 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 830.34 and 322.44 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 830.34 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/830.34 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 830.34 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 267,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,734.83/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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