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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.99, 755.80 and 437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.99, 755.80 and 437.02 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.99 : 755.80 = 437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.99/755.80 = 437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.99x = 755.80 × 437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.99x = 330,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,299.72/547.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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