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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.93, 821.25 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.93, 821.25 and 304.66 is: 456.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.93 : 821.25 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.93/821.25 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.93x = 821.25 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.93x = 250,202.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,202.03/547.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.63

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