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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 829.67 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 829.67 and 416.09 is: 622.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 829.67 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/829.67 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 829.67 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 345,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,211.16/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.23

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