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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.61 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.61 and 400.64 is: 600.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.61 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.61 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.61 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 333,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,176.23/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.92

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