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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.09, 816.14 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.09, 816.14 and 436.56 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.09 : 816.14 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.09/816.14 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.09x = 816.14 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.09x = 356,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,291.90/544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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