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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 832.16 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 832.16 and 307.97 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 832.16 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/832.16 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 832.16 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 256,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,279.18/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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