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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.80, 818.25 and 466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.80, 818.25 and 466.89 is: 701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.80 : 818.25 = 466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.80/818.25 = 466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.80x = 818.25 × 466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.80x = 382,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,027.92/544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.23

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