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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.30, 816.44 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.30, 816.44 and 541.06 is: 811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.30 : 816.44 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.30/816.44 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.30x = 816.44 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.30x = 441,743.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,743.03/544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.58

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