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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.12, 815.67 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.12, 815.67 and 283.80 is: 425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.12 : 815.67 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.12/815.67 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.12x = 815.67 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.12x = 231,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,490.20/544.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.44

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