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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 816.02 and 297.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 816.02 and 297.67 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 816.02 = 297.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/816.02 = 297.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 816.02 × 297.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 242,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,904.67/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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