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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.22, 830.64 and 423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.22, 830.64 and 423.24 is: 634.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.22 : 830.64 = 423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.22/830.64 = 423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.22x = 830.64 × 423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.22x = 351,560.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,560.07/554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.33

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