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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.79, 817.16 and 441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.79, 817.16 and 441.59 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.79 : 817.16 = 441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.79/817.16 = 441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.79x = 817.16 × 441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.79x = 360,843.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,843.39/544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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