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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 817.74 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 817.74 and 301.56 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 817.74 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/817.74 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 817.74 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 246,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,597.67/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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