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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.89 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 754.89 and 314.14 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 754.89 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/754.89 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 754.89 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 237,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,141.14/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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