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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.80, 831.30 and 417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.80, 831.30 and 417.16 is: 625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.80 : 831.30 = 417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.80/831.30 = 417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.80x = 831.30 × 417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.80x = 346,785.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,785.11/554.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.06

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