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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.33, 831.71 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.33, 831.71 and 311.02 is: 466.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.33 : 831.71 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.33/831.71 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.33x = 831.71 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.33x = 258,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,677.14/554.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.65

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