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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.76, 755.24 and 477.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.76, 755.24 and 477.82 is: 658.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.76 : 755.24 = 477.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.76/755.24 = 477.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.76x = 755.24 × 477.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.76x = 360,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,868.78/547.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.81

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