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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.51, 816.51 and 325.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.51, 816.51 and 325.23 is: 487.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.51 : 816.51 = 325.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.51/816.51 = 325.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.51x = 816.51 × 325.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.51x = 265,553.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,553.55/544.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.69

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