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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 832.23 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 832.23 and 311.28 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 832.23 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/832.23 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 832.23 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 259,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,056.55/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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