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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 815.88 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 815.88 and 300.88 is: 450.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 815.88 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/815.88 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 815.88 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 245,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,481.97/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.54

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