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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.41 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 754.41 and 463.39 is: 639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 754.41 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/754.41 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 754.41 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 349,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,586.05/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.10

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