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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 815.58 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 815.58 and 301.05 is: 451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 815.58 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/815.58 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 815.58 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 245,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,530.36/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.00

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