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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 816.06 and 422.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 816.06 and 422.25 is: 632.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 816.06 = 422.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/816.06 = 422.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 816.06 × 422.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 344,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,581.34/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.77

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