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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.44, 826.08 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.44, 826.08 and 454.08 is: 680.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.44 : 826.08 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.44/826.08 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.44x = 826.08 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.44x = 375,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,106.41/551.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.23

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