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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 821.93 and 403.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 821.93 and 403.83 is: 605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 821.93 = 403.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/821.93 = 403.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 821.93 × 403.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 331,917.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,917.97/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.88

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