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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 815.76 and 429.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 815.76 and 429.11 is: 643.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 815.76 = 429.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/815.76 = 429.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 815.76 × 429.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 350,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,046.69/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.02

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