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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.36, 828.94 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.36, 828.94 and 450.84 is: 676.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.36 : 828.94 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.36/828.94 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.36x = 828.94 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.36x = 373,719.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,719.31/552.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.59

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