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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.46, 821.97 and 317.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.46, 821.97 and 317.43 is: 475.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.46 : 821.97 = 317.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.46/821.97 = 317.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.46x = 821.97 × 317.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.46x = 260,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,917.94/548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.73

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