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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.09, 819.66 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.09, 819.66 and 286.71 is: 429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.09 : 819.66 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.09/819.66 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.09x = 819.66 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.09x = 235,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,004.72/547.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.55

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