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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.20, 828.44 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.20, 828.44 and 455.84 is: 683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.20 : 828.44 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.20/828.44 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.20x = 828.44 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.20x = 377,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,636.09/552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.88

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