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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.55, 825.45 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.55, 825.45 and 451.74 is: 679.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.55 : 825.45 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.55/825.45 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.55x = 825.45 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.55x = 372,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,888.78/548.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.77

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