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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 816.69 and 398.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 816.69 and 398.02 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 816.69 = 398.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/816.69 = 398.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 816.69 × 398.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 325,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,061.11/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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