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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 830.34 and 550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 830.34 and 550.68 is: 824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 830.34 = 550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/830.34 = 550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 830.34 × 550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 457,251.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,251.63/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.95

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