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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 831.68 and 323.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 831.68 and 323.58 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 831.68 = 323.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/831.68 = 323.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 831.68 × 323.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 269,113.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,113.40/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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