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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.85, 831.60 and 311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.85, 831.60 and 311.58 is: 466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.85 : 831.60 = 311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.85/831.60 = 311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.85x = 831.60 × 311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.85x = 259,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,109.93/554.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.99

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