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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.33, 833.54 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.33, 833.54 and 453.86 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.33 : 833.54 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.33/833.54 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.33x = 833.54 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.33x = 378,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,304.03/555.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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