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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.89, 821.06 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.89, 821.06 and 316.84 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.89 : 821.06 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.89/821.06 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.89x = 821.06 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.89x = 260,142.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,142.32/547.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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