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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 831.37 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 831.37 and 323.30 is: 484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 831.37 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/831.37 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 831.37 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 268,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,779.12/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.90

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