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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 817.48 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 817.48 and 329.84 is: 494.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 817.48 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/817.48 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 817.48 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 269,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,637.60/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.86

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