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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.43, 832.30 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.43, 832.30 and 438.96 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.43 : 832.30 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.43/832.30 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.43x = 832.30 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.43x = 365,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,346.41/554.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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