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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.59, 821.99 and 317.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.59, 821.99 and 317.90 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.59 : 821.99 = 317.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.59/821.99 = 317.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.59x = 821.99 × 317.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.59x = 261,313.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,313.47/549.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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