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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.01, 815.18 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.01, 815.18 and 440.73 is: 660.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.01 : 815.18 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.01/815.18 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.01x = 815.18 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.01x = 359,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,272.08/544.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.42

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