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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.61, 832.41 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.61, 832.41 and 323.18 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.61 : 832.41 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.61/832.41 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.61x = 832.41 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.61x = 269,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,021.91/554.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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