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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.81, 817.22 and 416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.81, 817.22 and 416.42 is: 624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.81 : 817.22 = 416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.81/817.22 = 416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.81x = 817.22 × 416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.81x = 340,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,311.37/544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.64

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