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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.32, 831.48 and 307.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.32, 831.48 and 307.36 is: 461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.32 : 831.48 = 307.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.32/831.48 = 307.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.32x = 831.48 × 307.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.32x = 255,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,563.69/554.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.04

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