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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.43, 816.73 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.43, 816.73 and 313.28 is: 469.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.43 : 816.73 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.43/816.73 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.43x = 816.73 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.43x = 255,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,866.43/544.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.97

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