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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.06, 828.63 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.06, 828.63 and 450.54 is: 676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.06 : 828.63 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.06/828.63 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.06x = 828.63 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.06x = 373,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,330.96/552.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.25

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