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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.73, 821.54 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.73, 821.54 and 316.44 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.73 : 821.54 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.73/821.54 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.73x = 821.54 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.73x = 259,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,968.91/547.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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