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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.31, 820.22 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.31, 820.22 and 316.28 is: 473.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.31 : 820.22 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.31/820.22 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.31x = 820.22 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.31x = 259,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,419.65/547.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.99

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