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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 820.46 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 820.46 and 303.76 is: 454.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 820.46 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/820.46 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 820.46 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 249,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,222.93/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.92

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