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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.41, 831.43 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.41, 831.43 and 280.45 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.41 : 831.43 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.41/831.43 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.41x = 831.43 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.41x = 233,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,174.54/554.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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