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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.14, 755.07 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.14, 755.07 and 430.50 is: 594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.14 : 755.07 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.14/755.07 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.14x = 755.07 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.14x = 325,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,057.64/547.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.10

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