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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.23, 818.79 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.23, 818.79 and 303.93 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.23 : 818.79 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.23/818.79 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.23x = 818.79 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.23x = 248,854.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,854.84/547.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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