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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.23, 757.34 and 425.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.23, 757.34 and 425.47 is: 587.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.23 : 757.34 = 425.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.23/757.34 = 425.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.23x = 757.34 × 425.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.23x = 322,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,225.45/548.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.76

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