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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 830.82 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 830.82 and 294.30 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 830.82 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/830.82 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 830.82 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 244,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,510.33/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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