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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 755.34 and 462.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 755.34 and 462.93 is: 638.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 755.34 = 462.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/755.34 = 462.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 755.34 × 462.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 349,669.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,669.55/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.46

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