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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.68, 826.44 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.68, 826.44 and 454.48 is: 680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.68 : 826.44 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.68/826.44 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.68x = 826.44 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.68x = 375,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,600.45/551.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.83

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