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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.43, 828.09 and 455.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.43, 828.09 and 455.23 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.43 : 828.09 = 455.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.43/828.09 = 455.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.43x = 828.09 × 455.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.43x = 376,971.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,971.41/552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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