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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.44, 832.14 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.44, 832.14 and 298.12 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.44 : 832.14 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.44/832.14 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.44x = 832.14 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.44x = 248,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,077.58/554.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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