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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.19, 819.73 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.19, 819.73 and 431.02 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.19 : 819.73 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.19/819.73 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.19x = 819.73 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.19x = 353,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,320.02/547.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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