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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.73, 830.88 and 446.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.73, 830.88 and 446.60 is: 668.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.73 : 830.88 = 446.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.73/830.88 = 446.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.73x = 830.88 × 446.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.73x = 371,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,066.85/554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.91

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