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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 830.84 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 830.84 and 399.47 is: 598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 830.84 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/830.84 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 830.84 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 331,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,889.50/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.69

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