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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.91, 831.07 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.91, 831.07 and 451.14 is: 675.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.91 : 831.07 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.91/831.07 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.91x = 831.07 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.91x = 374,928.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,928.92/554.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.66

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