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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 754.79 and 407.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 754.79 and 407.79 is: 562.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 754.79 = 407.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/754.79 = 407.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 754.79 × 407.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 307,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,795.81/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.37

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