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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.28, 819.72 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.28, 819.72 and 456.56 is: 683.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.28 : 819.72 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.28/819.72 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.28x = 819.72 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.28x = 374,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,251.36/547.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.84

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