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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 815.94 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 815.94 and 284.40 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 815.94 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/815.94 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 815.94 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 232,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,053.34/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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