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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.60, 830.55 and 554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.60, 830.55 and 554.60 is: 830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.60 : 830.55 = 554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.60/830.55 = 554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.60x = 830.55 × 554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.60x = 460,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,623.03/554.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.55

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