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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.57, 754.80 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.57, 754.80 and 436.87 is: 602.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.57 : 754.80 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.57/754.80 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.57x = 754.80 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.57x = 329,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,745.70/547.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.20

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