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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.62, 832.08 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.62, 832.08 and 323.46 is: 485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.62 : 832.08 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.62/832.08 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.62x = 832.08 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.62x = 269,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,144.60/554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.28

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