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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.76, 828.50 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.76, 828.50 and 450.23 is: 674.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.76 : 828.50 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.76/828.50 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.76x = 828.50 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.76x = 373,009.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,009.16/552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.82

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