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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.27, 830.46 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.27, 830.46 and 391.64 is: 586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.27 : 830.46 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.27/830.46 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.27x = 830.46 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.27x = 325,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,241.35/554.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.79

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