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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 830.64 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 830.64 and 310.10 is: 464.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 830.64 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/830.64 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 830.64 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 257,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,581.46/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.65

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