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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.10, 811.83 and 472.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.10, 811.83 and 472.10 is: 704.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.10 : 811.83 = 472.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.10/811.83 = 472.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.10x = 811.83 × 472.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.10x = 383,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,262.58/544.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.40

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