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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.55, 816.08 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.55, 816.08 and 300.47 is: 450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.55 : 816.08 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.55/816.08 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.55x = 816.08 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.55x = 245,201.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,201.97/544.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.29

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