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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 814.59 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 814.59 and 328.14 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 814.59 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/814.59 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 814.59 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 267,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,299.56/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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