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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.71, 828.14 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.71, 828.14 and 455.51 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.71 : 828.14 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.71/828.14 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.71x = 828.14 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.71x = 377,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,219.63/552.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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