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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 815.64 and 300.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 815.64 and 300.61 is: 450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 815.64 = 300.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/815.64 = 300.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 815.64 × 300.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 245,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,189.54/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.15

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