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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.13, 826.30 and 453.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.13, 826.30 and 453.49 is: 678.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.13 : 826.30 = 453.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.13/826.30 = 453.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.13x = 826.30 × 453.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.13x = 374,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,718.79/552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.68

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