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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.42, 819.54 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.42, 819.54 and 491.08 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.42 : 819.54 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.42/819.54 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.42x = 819.54 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.42x = 402,459.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,459.70/547.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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