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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 814.80 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 814.80 and 399.68 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 814.80 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/814.80 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 814.80 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 325,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,659.26/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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