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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.18, 827.72 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.18, 827.72 and 454.98 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.18 : 827.72 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.18/827.72 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.18x = 827.72 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.18x = 376,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,593.77/552.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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