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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.33, 819.40 and 468.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.33, 819.40 and 468.97 is: 705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.33 : 819.40 = 468.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.33/819.40 = 468.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.33x = 819.40 × 468.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.33x = 384,276.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,276.29/544.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.96

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