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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 816.43 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 816.43 and 270.46 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 816.43 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/816.43 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 816.43 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 220,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,811.66/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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