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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.70, 831.08 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.70, 831.08 and 310.62 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.70 : 831.08 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.70/831.08 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.70x = 831.08 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.70x = 258,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,150.07/554.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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