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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 816.62 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 816.62 and 422.28 is: 633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 816.62 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/816.62 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 816.62 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 344,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,842.29/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.30

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