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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 816.92 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 816.92 and 437.42 is: 656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 816.92 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/816.92 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 816.92 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 357,338.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,338.64/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.46

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