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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.56, 831.68 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.56, 831.68 and 297.92 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.56 : 831.68 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.56/831.68 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.56x = 831.68 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.56x = 247,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,774.11/554.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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