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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.32, 821.16 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.32, 821.16 and 316.64 is: 474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.32 : 821.16 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.32/821.16 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.32x = 821.16 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.32x = 260,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,012.10/548.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.20

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