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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.18, 754.28 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.18, 754.28 and 414.44 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.18 : 754.28 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.18/754.28 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.18x = 754.28 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.18x = 312,602.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,602.34/547.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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