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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.44, 818.46 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.44, 818.46 and 422.76 is: 635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.44 : 818.46 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.44/818.46 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.44x = 818.46 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.44x = 346,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,012.15/544.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.54

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