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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 817.35 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 817.35 and 284.97 is: 427.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 817.35 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/817.35 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 817.35 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 232,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,920.23/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.49

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