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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.79, 833.82 and 312.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.79, 833.82 and 312.47 is: 468.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.79 : 833.82 = 312.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.79/833.82 = 312.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.79x = 833.82 × 312.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.79x = 260,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,543.74/555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.78

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