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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 831.98 and 323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 831.98 and 323.42 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 831.98 = 323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/831.98 = 323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 831.98 × 323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 269,078.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,078.97/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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