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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 817.23 and 284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 817.23 and 284.81 is: 427.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 817.23 = 284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/817.23 = 284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 817.23 × 284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 232,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,755.28/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.45

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