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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.21, 831.83 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.21, 831.83 and 406.11 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.21 : 831.83 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.21/831.83 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.21x = 831.83 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.21x = 337,812.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,812.45/554.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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