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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.48, 832.44 and 426.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.48, 832.44 and 426.32 is: 640.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.48 : 832.44 = 426.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.48/832.44 = 426.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.48x = 832.44 × 426.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.48x = 354,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,885.82/554.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.03

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