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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 814.87 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 814.87 and 300.90 is: 450.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 814.87 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/814.87 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 814.87 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 245,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,194.38/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.58

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