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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.59, 820.73 and 316.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.59, 820.73 and 316.00 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.59 : 820.73 = 316.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.59/820.73 = 316.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.59x = 820.73 × 316.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.59x = 259,345.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,345.00/547.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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