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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551.80, 828.24 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551.80, 828.24 and 450.32 is: 675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551.80 : 828.24 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551.80/828.24 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551.80x = 828.24 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551.80x = 372,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,973.04/551.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.92

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