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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.16, 816.69 and 284.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.16, 816.69 and 284.33 is: 426.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.16 : 816.69 = 284.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.16/816.69 = 284.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.16x = 816.69 × 284.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.16x = 232,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,209.47/544.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.73

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