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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 815.28 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 815.28 and 453.28 is: 679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 815.28 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/815.28 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 815.28 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 369,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,550.12/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.32

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