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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 832.01 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 832.01 and 310.86 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 832.01 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/832.01 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 832.01 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 258,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,637.07/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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