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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 818.48 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 818.48 and 496.68 is: 746.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 818.48 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/818.48 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 818.48 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 406,522.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,522.65/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.02

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