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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.32, 818.10 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.32, 818.10 and 437.40 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.32 : 818.10 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.32/818.10 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.32x = 818.10 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.32x = 357,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,836.94/544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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