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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.61, 829.32 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.61, 829.32 and 451.09 is: 676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.61 : 829.32 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.61/829.32 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.61x = 829.32 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.61x = 374,097.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,097.96/552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.97

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