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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 816.41 and 313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 816.41 and 313.70 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 816.41 = 313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/816.41 = 313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 816.41 × 313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 256,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,102.17/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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