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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 816.96 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 816.96 and 301.52 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 816.96 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/816.96 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 816.96 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 246,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,329.78/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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