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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.45, 816.69 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.45, 816.69 and 219.79 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.45 : 816.69 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.45/816.69 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.45x = 816.69 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.45x = 179,500.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,500.30/544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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