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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.45, 830.30 and 545.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.45, 830.30 and 545.97 is: 820.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.45 : 830.30 = 545.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.45/830.30 = 545.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.45x = 830.30 × 545.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.45x = 453,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,316.16/552.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.56

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