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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.27, 754.60 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.27, 754.60 and 436.66 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.27 : 754.60 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.27/754.60 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.27x = 754.60 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.27x = 329,503.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,503.64/547.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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