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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 815.40 and 499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 815.40 and 499.44 is: 747.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 815.40 = 499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/815.40 = 499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 815.40 × 499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 407,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,243.38/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.84

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