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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.08, 754.25 and 421.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.08, 754.25 and 421.19 is: 580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.08 : 754.25 = 421.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.08/754.25 = 421.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.08x = 754.25 × 421.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.08x = 317,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,683.46/547.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.69

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