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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.82, 829.41 and 450.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.82, 829.41 and 450.34 is: 675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.82 : 829.41 = 450.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.82/829.41 = 450.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.82x = 829.41 × 450.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.82x = 373,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,516.50/552.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.66

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