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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.96, 821.96 and 317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.96, 821.96 and 317.20 is: 475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.96 : 821.96 = 317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.96/821.96 = 317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.96x = 821.96 × 317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.96x = 260,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,725.71/547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.81

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