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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.84, 832.08 and 323.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.84, 832.08 and 323.54 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.84 : 832.08 = 323.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.84/832.08 = 323.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.84x = 832.08 × 323.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.84x = 269,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,211.16/554.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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