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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.86, 755.47 and 469.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.86, 755.47 and 469.43 is: 647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.86 : 755.47 = 469.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.86/755.47 = 469.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.86x = 755.47 × 469.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.86x = 354,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,639.92/547.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.31

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