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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.67, 831.21 and 438.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.67, 831.21 and 438.60 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.67 : 831.21 = 438.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.67/831.21 = 438.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.67x = 831.21 × 438.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.67x = 364,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,568.71/554.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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