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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 814.64 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 814.64 and 327.09 is: 489.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 814.64 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/814.64 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 814.64 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 266,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,458.96/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.66

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