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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 831.83 and 310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 831.83 and 310.91 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 831.83 = 310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/831.83 = 310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 831.83 × 310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 258,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,618.55/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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