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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.17, 830.43 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.17, 830.43 and 279.85 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.17 : 830.43 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.17/830.43 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.17x = 830.43 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.17x = 232,395.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,395.84/554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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