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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.25, 830.41 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.25, 830.41 and 399.43 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.25 : 830.41 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.25/830.41 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.25x = 830.41 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.25x = 331,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,690.67/554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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