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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.31, 816.56 and 325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.31, 816.56 and 325.11 is: 487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.31 : 816.56 = 325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.31/816.56 = 325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.31x = 816.56 × 325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.31x = 265,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,471.82/544.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.72

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