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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 814.61 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 814.61 and 324.26 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 814.61 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/814.61 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 814.61 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 264,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,139.74/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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