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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.09, 819.98 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.09, 819.98 and 315.50 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.09 : 819.98 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.09/819.98 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.09x = 819.98 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.09x = 258,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,698.01/547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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