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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.42, 832.34 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.42, 832.34 and 308.82 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.42 : 832.34 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.42/832.34 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.42x = 832.34 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.42x = 257,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,043.24/555.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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