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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.92, 825.24 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.92, 825.24 and 454.80 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.92 : 825.24 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.92/825.24 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.92x = 825.24 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.92x = 375,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,319.15/550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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