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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.15, 755.42 and 422.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.15, 755.42 and 422.59 is: 583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.15 : 755.42 = 422.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.15/755.42 = 422.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.15x = 755.42 × 422.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.15x = 319,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,232.94/547.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.45

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