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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.67, 755.82 and 429.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.67, 755.82 and 429.80 is: 593.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.67 : 755.82 = 429.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.67/755.82 = 429.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.67x = 755.82 × 429.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.67x = 324,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,851.44/547.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.15

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