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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.64, 820.88 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.64, 820.88 and 316.98 is: 475.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.64 : 820.88 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.64/820.88 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.64x = 820.88 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.64x = 260,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,200.96/547.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.14

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