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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.00, 831.15 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.00, 831.15 and 452.25 is: 678.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.00 : 831.15 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.00/831.15 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.00x = 831.15 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.00x = 375,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,887.59/554.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.50

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