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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.72, 830.46 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.72, 830.46 and 310.92 is: 465.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.72 : 830.46 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.72/830.46 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.72x = 830.46 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.72x = 258,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,206.62/554.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.47

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