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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 815.44 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 815.44 and 300.96 is: 450.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 815.44 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/815.44 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 815.44 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 245,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,414.82/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.86

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