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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 816.30 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 816.30 and 442.32 is: 662.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 816.30 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/816.30 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 816.30 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 361,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,065.82/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.60

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