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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 830.77 and 423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 830.77 and 423.86 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 830.77 = 423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/830.77 = 423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 830.77 × 423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 352,129.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,129.11/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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