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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 813.96 and 468.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 813.96 and 468.14 is: 699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 813.96 = 468.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/813.96 = 468.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 813.96 × 468.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 381,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,043.16/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.23

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