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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.20, 759.44 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.20, 759.44 and 453.28 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.20 : 759.44 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.20/759.44 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.20x = 759.44 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.20x = 344,238.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,238.96/551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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