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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 815.66 and 447.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 815.66 and 447.39 is: 670.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 815.66 = 447.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/815.66 = 447.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 815.66 × 447.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 364,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,915.89/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.07

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