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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 816.48 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 816.48 and 414.72 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 816.48 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/816.48 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 816.48 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 338,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,610.59/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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