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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.20 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.20 and 430.07 is: 644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.20 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.20 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.20 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 351,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,023.13/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.93

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