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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.62, 816.60 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.62, 816.60 and 297.92 is: 446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.62 : 816.60 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.62/816.60 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.62x = 816.60 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.62x = 243,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,281.47/544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.70

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