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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.28, 827.99 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.28, 827.99 and 454.59 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.28 : 827.99 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.28/827.99 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.28x = 827.99 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.28x = 376,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,395.41/553.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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