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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 830.64 and 310.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 830.64 and 310.44 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 830.64 = 310.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/830.64 = 310.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 830.64 × 310.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 257,863.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,863.88/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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