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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.10, 829.20 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.10, 829.20 and 455.41 is: 681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.10 : 829.20 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.10/829.20 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.10x = 829.20 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.10x = 377,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,625.97/554.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.51

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