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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.30, 831.46 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.30, 831.46 and 280.47 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.30 : 831.46 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.30/831.46 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.30x = 831.46 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.30x = 233,201.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,201.48/554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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