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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 830.36 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 830.36 and 310.08 is: 464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 830.36 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/830.36 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 830.36 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 257,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,478.03/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.51

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