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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.13, 829.30 and 455.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.13, 829.30 and 455.49 is: 681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.13 : 829.30 = 455.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.13/829.30 = 455.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.13x = 829.30 × 455.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.13x = 377,737.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,737.86/554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.68

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