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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.77, 830.78 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.77, 830.78 and 280.99 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.77 : 830.78 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.77/830.78 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.77x = 830.78 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.77x = 233,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,437.39/554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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