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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.21, 817.03 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.21, 817.03 and 325.24 is: 488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.21 : 817.03 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.21/817.03 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.21x = 817.03 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.21x = 265,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,725.94/544.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.28

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