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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 755.40 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 755.40 and 474.32 is: 654.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 755.40 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/755.40 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 755.40 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 358,301.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,301.33/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.69

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