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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.16, 827.68 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.16, 827.68 and 454.56 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.16 : 827.68 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.16/827.68 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.16x = 827.68 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.16x = 376,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,230.22/552.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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