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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 754.74 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 754.74 and 481.80 is: 664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 754.74 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/754.74 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 754.74 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 363,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,633.73/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.39

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