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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.17, 828.73 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.17, 828.73 and 415.46 is: 621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.17 : 828.73 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.17/828.73 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.17x = 828.73 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.17x = 344,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,303.13/554.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.29

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