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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.92, 821.97 and 462.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.92, 821.97 and 462.06 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.92 : 821.97 = 462.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.92/821.97 = 462.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.92x = 821.97 × 462.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.92x = 379,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,799.46/547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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