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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553.68, 828.90 and 445.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553.68, 828.90 and 445.68 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553.68 : 828.90 = 445.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553.68/828.90 = 445.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553.68x = 828.90 × 445.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553.68x = 369,424.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,424.15/553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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