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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.19, 831.30 and 310.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.19, 831.30 and 310.53 is: 465.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.19 : 831.30 = 310.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.19/831.30 = 310.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.19x = 831.30 × 310.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.19x = 258,143.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,143.59/554.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.80

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