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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.55, 754.76 and 429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.55, 754.76 and 429.23 is: 591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.55 : 754.76 = 429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.55/754.76 = 429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.55x = 754.76 × 429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.55x = 323,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,959.71/547.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.66

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