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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.47, 816.71 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.47, 816.71 and 441.60 is: 662.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.47 : 816.71 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.47/816.71 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.47x = 816.71 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.47x = 360,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,656.93/544.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.40

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