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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 831.64 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 831.64 and 323.55 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 831.64 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/831.64 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 831.64 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 269,077.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,077.12/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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