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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.41, 820.96 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.41, 820.96 and 460.76 is: 691.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.41 : 820.96 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.41/820.96 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.41x = 820.96 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.41x = 378,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,268.50/547.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.02

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