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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.81, 830.14 and 311.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.81, 830.14 and 311.49 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.81 : 830.14 = 311.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.81/830.14 = 311.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.81x = 830.14 × 311.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.81x = 258,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,579.53/554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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