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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 816.27 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 816.27 and 284.14 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 816.27 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/816.27 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 816.27 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 231,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,934.96/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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