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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.94, 830.65 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.94, 830.65 and 310.73 is: 465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.94 : 830.65 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.94/830.65 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.94x = 830.65 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.94x = 258,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,107.87/554.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.11

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