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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 815.58 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 815.58 and 300.90 is: 450.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 815.58 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/815.58 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 815.58 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 245,408.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,408.02/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.68

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