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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 830.40 and 400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 830.40 and 400.60 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 830.40 = 400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/830.40 = 400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 830.40 × 400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 332,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,658.24/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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