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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 825.14 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 825.14 and 453.51 is: 679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 825.14 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/825.14 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 825.14 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 374,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,209.24/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.50

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