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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.22 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.22 and 312.93 is: 469.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.22 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.22 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.22 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 255,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,419.72/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.08

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