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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.63, 832.41 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.63, 832.41 and 310.82 is: 466.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.63 : 832.41 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.63/832.41 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.63x = 832.41 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.63x = 258,725.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,725.51/554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.49

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