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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.06, 754.96 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.06, 754.96 and 415.84 is: 573.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.06 : 754.96 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.06/754.96 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.06x = 754.96 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.06x = 313,942.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,942.57/547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.87

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