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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 830.19 and 294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 830.19 and 294.29 is: 440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 830.19 = 294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/830.19 = 294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 830.19 × 294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 244,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,316.62/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.48

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