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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 816.56 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 816.56 and 301.03 is: 451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 816.56 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/816.56 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 816.56 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 245,809.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,809.06/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.57

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