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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 821.55 and 297.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 821.55 and 297.63 is: 446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 821.55 = 297.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/821.55 = 297.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 821.55 × 297.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 244,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,517.93/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.33

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