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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.66, 832.13 and 311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.66, 832.13 and 311.35 is: 467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.66 : 832.13 = 311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.66/832.13 = 311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.66x = 832.13 × 311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.66x = 259,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,083.68/554.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.10

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