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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 814.59 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 814.59 and 300.20 is: 449.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 814.59 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/814.59 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 814.59 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 244,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,535.85/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.51

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