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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.55, 832.04 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.55, 832.04 and 311.04 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.55 : 832.04 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.55/832.04 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.55x = 832.04 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.55x = 258,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,797.33/554.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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