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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.56, 829.38 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.56, 829.38 and 451.04 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.56 : 829.38 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.56/829.38 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.56x = 829.38 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.56x = 374,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,083.56/552.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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