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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 815.63 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 815.63 and 301.40 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 815.63 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/815.63 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 815.63 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 245,825.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,825.30/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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