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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.49, 831.65 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.49, 831.65 and 323.48 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.49 : 831.65 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.49/831.65 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.49x = 831.65 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.49x = 269,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,025.03/554.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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