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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.96, 832.18 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.96, 832.18 and 323.80 is: 485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.96 : 832.18 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.96/832.18 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.96x = 832.18 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.96x = 269,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459.88/554.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.55

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