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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.14, 831.84 and 423.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.14, 831.84 and 423.82 is: 636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.14 : 831.84 = 423.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.14/831.84 = 423.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.14x = 831.84 × 423.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.14x = 352,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550.43/554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.21

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