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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.53, 832.10 and 467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.53, 832.10 and 467.46 is: 701.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.53 : 832.10 = 467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.53/832.10 = 467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.53x = 832.10 × 467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.53x = 388,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,973.47/554.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.45

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