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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.09, 821.05 and 316.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.09, 821.05 and 316.84 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.09 : 821.05 = 316.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.09/821.05 = 316.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.09x = 821.05 × 316.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.09x = 260,137.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,137.38/548.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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