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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.16, 830.70 and 310.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.16, 830.70 and 310.15 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.16 : 830.70 = 310.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.16/830.70 = 310.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.16x = 830.70 × 310.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.16x = 257,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,639.53/554.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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