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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 815.52 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 815.52 and 300.76 is: 450.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 815.52 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/815.52 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 815.52 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 245,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,275.80/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.18

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