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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 831.22 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 831.22 and 439.53 is: 658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 831.22 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/831.22 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 831.22 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 365,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,345.03/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.33

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