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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.22, 826.82 and 454.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.22, 826.82 and 454.84 is: 682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.22 : 826.82 = 454.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.22/826.82 = 454.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.22x = 826.82 × 454.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.22x = 376,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,070.81/551.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.25

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