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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.34, 759.51 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.34, 759.51 and 453.06 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.34 : 759.51 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.34/759.51 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.34x = 759.51 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.34x = 344,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,103.60/551.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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