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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.91, 822.20 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.91, 822.20 and 317.25 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.91 : 822.20 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.91/822.20 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.91x = 822.20 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.91x = 260,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,842.95/547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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