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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.63, 816.95 and 283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.63, 816.95 and 283.99 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.63 : 816.95 = 283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.63/816.95 = 283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.63x = 816.95 × 283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.63x = 232,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,005.63/544.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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