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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.64, 831.24 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.64, 831.24 and 416.40 is: 624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.64 : 831.24 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.64/831.24 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.64x = 831.24 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.64x = 346,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,128.34/554.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.06

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