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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 814.16 and 422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 814.16 and 422.83 is: 632.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 814.16 = 422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/814.16 = 422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 814.16 × 422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 344,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,249.16/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.79

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