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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.76, 831.09 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.76, 831.09 and 311.46 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.76 : 831.09 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.76/831.09 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.76x = 831.09 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.76x = 258,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,851.29/554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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