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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 830.58 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 830.58 and 323.40 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 830.58 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/830.58 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 830.58 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 268,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,609.57/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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