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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.90 and 314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 754.90 and 314.18 is: 433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 754.90 = 314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/754.90 = 314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 754.90 × 314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 237,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,174.48/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.59

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