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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.20, 825.44 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.20, 825.44 and 453.84 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.20 : 825.44 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.20/825.44 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.20x = 825.44 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.20x = 374,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,617.69/550.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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