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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 831.66 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 831.66 and 444.24 is: 666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 831.66 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/831.66 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 831.66 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 369,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,456.64/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.37

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