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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.75, 831.36 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.75, 831.36 and 417.63 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.75 : 831.36 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.75/831.36 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.75x = 831.36 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.75x = 347,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,200.88/554.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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