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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.97, 821.34 and 304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.97, 821.34 and 304.36 is: 456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.97 : 821.34 = 304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.97/821.34 = 304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.97x = 821.34 × 304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.97x = 249,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,980.99/547.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.20

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