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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.40, 819.48 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.40, 819.48 and 469.82 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.40 : 819.48 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.40/819.48 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.40x = 819.48 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.40x = 385,008.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,008.09/547.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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