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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.65, 821.03 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.65, 821.03 and 303.84 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.65 : 821.03 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.65/821.03 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.65x = 821.03 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.65x = 249,460.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,460.24/547.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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