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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.23, 831.07 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.23, 831.07 and 323.19 is: 484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.23 : 831.07 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.23/831.07 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.23x = 831.07 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.23x = 268,593.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,593.51/554.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.62

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