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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.97, 755.73 and 470.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.97, 755.73 and 470.00 is: 648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.97 : 755.73 = 470.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.97/755.73 = 470.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.97x = 755.73 × 470.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.97x = 355,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,194.99/547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.21

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