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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.11, 815.61 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.11, 815.61 and 283.95 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.11 : 815.61 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.11/815.61 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.11x = 815.61 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.11x = 231,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,592.46/544.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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