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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 816.70 and 423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 816.70 and 423.50 is: 635.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 816.70 = 423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/816.70 = 423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 816.70 × 423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 345,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,872.45/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.56

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