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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.48, 819.60 and 466.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.48, 819.60 and 466.48 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.48 : 819.60 = 466.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.48/819.60 = 466.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.48x = 819.60 × 466.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.48x = 382,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,327.01/547.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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