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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.40, 829.17 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.40, 829.17 and 452.34 is: 676.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.40 : 829.17 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.40/829.17 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.40x = 829.17 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.40x = 375,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,066.76/554.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.53

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