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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 819.60 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 819.60 and 431.11 is: 645.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 819.60 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/819.60 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 819.60 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 353,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,337.76/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.39

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