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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.26, 830.73 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.26, 830.73 and 438.23 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.26 : 830.73 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.26/830.73 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.26x = 830.73 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.26x = 364,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,050.81/554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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