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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547, 754.95 and 314.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547, 754.95 and 314.08 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547 : 754.95 = 314.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547/754.95 = 314.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547x = 754.95 × 314.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547x = 237,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,114.70/547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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