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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.30, 816.45 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.30, 816.45 and 313.90 is: 470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.30 : 816.45 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.30/816.45 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.30x = 816.45 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.30x = 256,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,283.66/544.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.85

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