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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.87, 817.89 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.87, 817.89 and 220.45 is: 330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.87 : 817.89 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.87/817.89 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.87x = 817.89 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.87x = 180,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,298.66/544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.91

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