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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.04, 830.73 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.04, 830.73 and 451.16 is: 675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.04 : 830.73 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.04/830.73 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.04x = 830.73 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.04x = 374,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,792.15/555.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.25

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