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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.64, 764.16 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.64, 764.16 and 450.88 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.64 : 764.16 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.64/764.16 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.64x = 764.16 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.64x = 344,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,544.46/552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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