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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555, 832.65 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555, 832.65 and 453.25 is: 680.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555 : 832.65 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555/832.65 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555x = 832.65 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555x = 377,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,398.61/555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.00

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