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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 830.48 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 830.48 and 322.72 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 830.48 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/830.48 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 830.48 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 268,012.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,012.51/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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