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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 816.60 and 494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 816.60 and 494.80 is: 742.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 816.60 = 494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/816.60 = 494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 816.60 × 494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 404,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,053.68/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.20

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