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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.29, 829.59 and 463.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.29, 829.59 and 463.15 is: 693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.29 : 829.59 = 463.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.29/829.59 = 463.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.29x = 829.59 × 463.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.29x = 384,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,224.61/554.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.18

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