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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.43, 820.71 and 287.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.43, 820.71 and 287.46 is: 430.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.43 : 820.71 = 287.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.43/820.71 = 287.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.43x = 820.71 × 287.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.43x = 235,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,921.30/547.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.97

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