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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.90, 755.67 and 423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.90, 755.67 and 423.90 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.90 : 755.67 = 423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.90/755.67 = 423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.90x = 755.67 × 423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.90x = 320,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,322.62/547.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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