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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 754.68 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 754.68 and 436.51 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 754.68 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/754.68 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 754.68 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 329,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,425.37/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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