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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.68, 832.26 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.68, 832.26 and 297.88 is: 446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.68 : 832.26 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.68/832.26 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.68x = 832.26 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.68x = 247,913.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,913.61/554.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.95

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