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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816.12 and 435.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816.12 and 435.72 is: 653.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816.12 = 435.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816.12 = 435.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816.12 × 435.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 355,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,599.81/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.58

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