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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.25, 754.62 and 429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.25, 754.62 and 429 is: 591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.25 : 754.62 = 429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.25/754.62 = 429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.25x = 754.62 × 429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.25x = 323,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,731.98/547.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.57

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