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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.19, 814.40 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.19, 814.40 and 445.55 is: 666.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.19 : 814.40 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.19/814.40 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.19x = 814.40 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.19x = 362,853.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,853.69/544.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.78

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