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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.68, 817.08 and 325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.68, 817.08 and 325.53 is: 488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.68 : 817.08 = 325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.68/817.08 = 325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.68x = 817.08 × 325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.68x = 265,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,984.05/544.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.33

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