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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.96 and 316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.96 and 316.96 is: 475.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.96 = 316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.96 = 316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.96 × 316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 260,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,527.18/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.56

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