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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 816.58 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 816.58 and 430.32 is: 645.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 816.58 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/816.58 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 816.58 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 351,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,390.71/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.31

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