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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.68, 820.88 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.68, 820.88 and 303.76 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.68 : 820.88 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.68/820.88 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.68x = 820.88 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.68x = 249,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,350.51/547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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