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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 816.28 and 462.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 816.28 and 462.86 is: 694.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 816.28 = 462.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/816.28 = 462.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 816.28 × 462.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 377,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,818.89/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.28

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