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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.58, 831.06 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.58, 831.06 and 310.50 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.58 : 831.06 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.58/831.06 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.58x = 831.06 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.58x = 258,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,044.13/554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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