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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 815.09 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 815.09 and 475.71 is: 712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 815.09 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/815.09 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 815.09 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 387,744.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,744.09/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.62

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