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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 812.76 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 812.76 and 436.08 is: 651.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 812.76 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/812.76 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 812.76 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 354,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,428.38/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.43

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