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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.58, 815.47 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.58, 815.47 and 300.84 is: 450.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.58 : 815.47 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.58/815.47 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.58x = 815.47 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.58x = 245,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,325.99/544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.49

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