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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.38, 816.22 and 415.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.38, 816.22 and 415.22 is: 622.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.38 : 816.22 = 415.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.38/816.22 = 415.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.38x = 816.22 × 415.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.38x = 338,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,910.87/544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.56

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