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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 761.46 and 453.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 761.46 and 453.96 is: 625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 761.46 = 453.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/761.46 = 453.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 761.46 × 453.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 345,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,672.38/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.81

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