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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.38, 831.32 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.38, 831.32 and 323.43 is: 484.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.38 : 831.32 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.38/831.32 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.38x = 831.32 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.38x = 268,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,870.31/554.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.99

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