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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.24, 830.40 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.24, 830.40 and 496.64 is: 744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.24 : 830.40 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.24/830.40 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.24x = 830.40 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.24x = 412,409.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,409.86/554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.10

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