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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.06, 817.05 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.06, 817.05 and 405.28 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.06 : 817.05 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.06/817.05 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.06x = 817.05 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.06x = 331,131.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,131.98/544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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