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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 830.58 and 477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 830.58 and 477.40 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 830.58 = 477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/830.58 = 477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 830.58 × 477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 396,518.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,518.89/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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