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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 830.16 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 830.16 and 444.72 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 830.16 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/830.16 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 830.16 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 369,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,188.76/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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