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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.84, 816.70 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.84, 816.70 and 301.48 is: 451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.84 : 816.70 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.84/816.70 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.84x = 816.70 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.84x = 246,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,218.72/544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.91

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