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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.23, 827.55 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.23, 827.55 and 454.64 is: 680.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.23 : 827.55 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.23/827.55 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.23x = 827.55 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.23x = 376,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,233.19/553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.07

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