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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.18, 829.79 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.18, 829.79 and 293.64 is: 439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.18 : 829.79 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.18/829.79 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.18x = 829.79 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.18x = 243,658.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,658.07/554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.68

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