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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 817.84 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 817.84 and 301.51 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 817.84 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/817.84 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 817.84 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 246,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,582.85/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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