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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 830.66 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 830.66 and 323.03 is: 483.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 830.66 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/830.66 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 830.66 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 268,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,322.33/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.59

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