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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 831.81 and 425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 831.81 and 425.18 is: 637.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 831.81 = 425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/831.81 = 425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 831.81 × 425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 353,672.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,672.65/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.99

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