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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 755.49 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 755.49 and 496.05 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 755.49 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/755.49 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 755.49 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 374,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,760.81/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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