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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 817.50 and 301.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 817.50 and 301.46 is: 452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 817.50 = 301.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/817.50 = 301.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 817.50 × 301.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 246,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,443.55/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.41

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