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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 817.44 and 442.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 817.44 and 442.82 is: 664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 817.44 = 442.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/817.44 = 442.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 817.44 × 442.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 361,978.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,978.78/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.33

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