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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.16, 829.18 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.16, 829.18 and 455.56 is: 682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.16 : 829.18 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.16/829.18 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.16x = 829.18 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.16x = 377,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,741.24/553.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.88

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