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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 831.69 and 422.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 831.69 and 422.88 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 831.69 = 422.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/831.69 = 422.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 831.69 × 422.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 351,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,705.07/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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