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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 822.02 and 328.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 822.02 and 328.78 is: 493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 822.02 = 328.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/822.02 = 328.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 822.02 × 328.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 270,262.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,262.50/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.27

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