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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 820.83 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 820.83 and 316.92 is: 474.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 820.83 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/820.83 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 820.83 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 260,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,137.44/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.85

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