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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.12, 754.04 and 448.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.12, 754.04 and 448.56 is: 618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.12 : 754.04 = 448.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.12/754.04 = 448.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.12x = 754.04 × 448.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.12x = 338,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,232.18/547.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.20

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