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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.28, 832.04 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.28, 832.04 and 323.44 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.28 : 832.04 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.28/832.04 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.28x = 832.04 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.28x = 269,115.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,115.02/554.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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