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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.36, 831.52 and 424.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.36, 831.52 and 424.59 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.36 : 831.52 = 424.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.36/831.52 = 424.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.36x = 831.52 × 424.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.36x = 353,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,055.08/554.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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