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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 830.53 and 462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 830.53 and 462.97 is: 692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 830.53 = 462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/830.53 = 462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 830.53 × 462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 384,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,510.47/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.92

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