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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546.95, 819.12 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546.95, 819.12 and 315.36 is: 472.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546.95 : 819.12 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546.95/819.12 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546.95x = 819.12 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546.95x = 258,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,313.59/546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.28

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