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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 816.64 and 422.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 816.64 and 422.12 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 816.64 = 422.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/816.64 = 422.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 816.64 × 422.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 344,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,720.08/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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