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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.71, 825.99 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.71, 825.99 and 453.25 is: 678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.71 : 825.99 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.71/825.99 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.71x = 825.99 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.71x = 374,379.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,379.97/551.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.58

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