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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.64, 817.56 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.64, 817.56 and 301.76 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.64 : 817.56 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.64/817.56 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.64x = 817.56 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.64x = 246,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,706.91/544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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