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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.85, 821.15 and 303.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.85, 821.15 and 303.89 is: 455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.85 : 821.15 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.85/821.15 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.85x = 821.15 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.85x = 249,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,539.81/547.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.49

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