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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 829.44 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 829.44 and 296.64 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 829.44 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/829.44 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 829.44 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 246,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,045.08/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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