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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 831.24 and 326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 831.24 and 326 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 831.24 = 326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/831.24 = 326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 831.24 × 326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 270,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,984.24/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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