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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.08, 831.66 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.08, 831.66 and 452.61 is: 679.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.08 : 831.66 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.08/831.66 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.08x = 831.66 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.08x = 376,417.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,417.63/554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.36

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