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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 820.57 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 820.57 and 316.32 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 820.57 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/820.57 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 820.57 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 259,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,562.70/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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