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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.15, 812.41 and 470.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.15, 812.41 and 470.93 is: 703.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.15 : 812.41 = 470.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.15/812.41 = 470.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.15x = 812.41 × 470.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.15x = 382,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,588.24/544.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.09

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