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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544, 815.46 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544, 815.46 and 300.64 is: 450.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544 : 815.46 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544/815.46 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544x = 815.46 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544x = 245,159.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,159.89/544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.66

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