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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.12, 833.28 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.12, 833.28 and 453.60 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.12 : 833.28 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.12/833.28 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.12x = 833.28 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.12x = 377,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,975.81/555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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