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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.78, 817.44 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.78, 817.44 and 301.78 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.78 : 817.44 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.78/817.44 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.78x = 817.44 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.78x = 246,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,687.04/544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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