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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.86, 821.97 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.86, 821.97 and 317.26 is: 475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.86 : 821.97 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.86/821.97 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.86x = 821.97 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.86x = 260,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,778.20/548.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.13

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