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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 815.28 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 815.28 and 451.26 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 815.28 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/815.28 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 815.28 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 367,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,903.25/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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