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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.48 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.48 and 284.10 is: 426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.48 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.48 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.48 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 231,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,961.97/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.08

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