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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 830.66 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 830.66 and 439.16 is: 657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 830.66 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/830.66 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 830.66 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 364,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,786.30/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.77

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