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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.17, 816.39 and 300.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.17, 816.39 and 300.57 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.17 : 816.39 = 300.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.17/816.39 = 300.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.17x = 816.39 × 300.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.17x = 245,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,382.34/544.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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