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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 814.68 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 814.68 and 406.23 is: 607.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 814.68 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/814.68 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 814.68 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 330,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,947.46/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.53

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