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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 831.02 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 831.02 and 444.78 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 831.02 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/831.02 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 831.02 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 369,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,618.85/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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