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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.65, 817.38 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.65, 817.38 and 415.05 is: 622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.65 : 817.38 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.65/817.38 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.65x = 817.38 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.65x = 339,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,253.57/544.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.88

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