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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.29, 754.65 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.29, 754.65 and 459 is: 632.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.29 : 754.65 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.29/754.65 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.29x = 754.65 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.29x = 346,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,384.35/547.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.91

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