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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 830.69 and 468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 830.69 and 468.61 is: 702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 830.69 = 468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/830.69 = 468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 830.69 × 468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 389,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,265.22/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.31

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