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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 832 and 425.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 832 and 425.31 is: 638.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 832 = 425.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/832 = 425.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 832 × 425.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 353,857.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,857.92/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.18

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