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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.37, 755.96 and 477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.37, 755.96 and 477.10 is: 658.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.37 : 755.96 = 477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.37/755.96 = 477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.37x = 755.96 × 477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.37x = 360,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,668.52/547.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.91

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