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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.35, 819.81 and 479.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.35, 819.81 and 479.31 is: 717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.35 : 819.81 = 479.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.35/819.81 = 479.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.35x = 819.81 × 479.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.35x = 392,943.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,943.13/547.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.90

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