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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 763.92 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 763.92 and 453.76 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 763.92 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/763.92 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 763.92 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 346,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,636.34/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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