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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.82, 831.45 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.82, 831.45 and 308.13 is: 461.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.82 : 831.45 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.82/831.45 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.82x = 831.45 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.82x = 256,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,194.69/554.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.76

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