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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 816 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 816 and 301.15 is: 451.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 816 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/816 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 816 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 245,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,738.40/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.34

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