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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.32, 819.66 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.32, 819.66 and 315.64 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.32 : 819.66 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.32/819.66 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.32x = 819.66 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.32x = 258,717.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,717.48/547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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