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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.22, 832.92 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.22, 832.92 and 452.26 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.22 : 832.92 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.22/832.92 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.22x = 832.92 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.22x = 376,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,696.40/555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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