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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.89, 819.75 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.89, 819.75 and 316.23 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.89 : 819.75 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.89/819.75 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.89x = 819.75 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.89x = 259,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,229.54/546.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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