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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.29, 814.59 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.29, 814.59 and 453.15 is: 678.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.29 : 814.59 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.29/814.59 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.29x = 814.59 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.29x = 369,131.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,131.46/544.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.19

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