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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.02, 816.94 and 462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.02, 816.94 and 462.46 is: 694.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.02 : 816.94 = 462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.02/816.94 = 462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.02x = 816.94 × 462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.02x = 377,799.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,799.54/544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.46

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