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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.84, 822.30 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.84, 822.30 and 331.84 is: 498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.84 : 822.30 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.84/822.30 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.84x = 822.30 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.84x = 272,872.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,872.03/547.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.09

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