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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.06, 821.34 and 317.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.06, 821.34 and 317.03 is: 475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.06 : 821.34 = 317.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.06/821.34 = 317.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.06x = 821.34 × 317.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.06x = 260,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,391.47/548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.11

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