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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.48, 814.64 and 462.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.48, 814.64 and 462.24 is: 691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.48 : 814.64 = 462.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.48/814.64 = 462.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.48x = 814.64 × 462.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.48x = 376,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,559.19/544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.59

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