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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.03, 816.14 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.03, 816.14 and 325.04 is: 487.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.03 : 816.14 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.03/816.14 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.03x = 816.14 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.03x = 265,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,274.88/544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.61

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