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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.75, 754.68 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.75, 754.68 and 437.05 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.75 : 754.68 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.75/754.68 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.75x = 754.68 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.75x = 329,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,832.89/547.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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