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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.65, 756.03 and 423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.65, 756.03 and 423.03 is: 583.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.65 : 756.03 = 423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.65/756.03 = 423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.65x = 756.03 × 423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.65x = 319,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,823.37/547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.99

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