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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.81, 755.63 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.81, 755.63 and 473.42 is: 653.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.81 : 755.63 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.81/755.63 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.81x = 755.63 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.81x = 357,727.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,727.99/547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.02

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