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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.70, 756.38 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.70, 756.38 and 437.90 is: 604.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.70 : 756.38 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.70/756.38 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.70x = 756.38 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.70x = 331,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,218.80/547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.74

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