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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.98, 832.26 and 323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.98, 832.26 and 323.95 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.98 : 832.26 = 323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.98/832.26 = 323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.98x = 832.26 × 323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.98x = 269,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,610.63/554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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