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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 816.48 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 816.48 and 284.31 is: 426.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 816.48 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/816.48 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 816.48 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 232,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,133.43/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.70

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