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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.33, 829.04 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.33, 829.04 and 450.86 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.33 : 829.04 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.33/829.04 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.33x = 829.04 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.33x = 373,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,774.57/552.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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