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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.06, 755.01 and 422.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.06, 755.01 and 422.62 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.06 : 755.01 = 422.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.06/755.01 = 422.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.06x = 755.01 × 422.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.06x = 319,082.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,082.33/547.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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