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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.47, 753.86 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.47, 753.86 and 472.14 is: 650.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.47 : 753.86 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.47/753.86 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.47x = 753.86 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.47x = 355,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,925.10/547.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.13

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