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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.55, 819.17 and 314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.55, 819.17 and 314.96 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.55 : 819.17 = 314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.55/819.17 = 314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.55x = 819.17 × 314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.55x = 258,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,003.60/546.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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