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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 815.67 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 815.67 and 423.63 is: 634.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 815.67 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/815.67 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 815.67 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 345,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,542.28/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.34

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