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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.34, 831.06 and 310.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.34, 831.06 and 310.43 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.34 : 831.06 = 310.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.34/831.06 = 310.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.34x = 831.06 × 310.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.34x = 257,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,988.03/554.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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