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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.93, 832.46 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.93, 832.46 and 280.97 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.93 : 832.46 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.93/832.46 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.93x = 832.46 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.93x = 233,890.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,890.72/554.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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