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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.24, 815.46 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.24, 815.46 and 475 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.24 : 815.46 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.24/815.46 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.24x = 815.46 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.24x = 387,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,343.50/544.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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